PS4 Controller Stuck on White Light (Solved)

Is your PS4 controller stuck in the dark? For many players, the PS4 controller is flashing white unexpectedly. Often this means that their controller is disconnected from the console itself. In such a case, this is frustrating as you may find that it is not possible to turn the controller back on. However, our troubleshooting guide will help you find a solution to this annoying error.

How to fix PS4 controller stuck on white light

If your PS4 controller is stuck on a white light, chances are that it is trying to connect to your console or it is running low on battery. If the error persists even after some waiting, try our fixes below.

Turn your PS4 off and on again.

Powering your console off and on can usually fix any flashing white PS4 controller issues. Here’s how to do it:

1. First, hold down the “power button”on your PS4 console for 5-10 seconds.
2. Once your PS4 turns off, do the same for your controller by holding the “PS”button.
3. Now you need to completely unplug your PS4 console from the wall outlet.
4. Wait at least 1 minute, reconnect your console and turn it on.

These steps will completely power off your PS4 and most likely fix your PS4 controller that is stuck in the dark. However, if that doesn’t work, check out our next troubleshooting solution.

Put your PS4 controller into pairing mode

Sometimes putting your controller into pairing mode can fix your PS4 controller that is stuck in the dark. Here’s how to enable pairing mode:

1. Just press the “Share”and “PS”button on your controller.
2. This will launch “Pairing Mode”and help you sync your controller to your console.

If the controller turns on again and you complete the pairing process, then this method worked. However, if nothing seems to have changed, try the next possible fix.

Connect USB to Console

It may seem simple, but it has actually worked for many PS4 users. All you have to do is take a USB cable and plug one end into your PS4 controller and the other end into your console. You are probably familiar with this method as you may have used it the first time you turned on your PS4.

The USB connection will clear any pairing errors that are causing the PS4 controller to freeze in white light. This can also fix any low battery issues on your controller. But if that troubleshooting didn’t help either, check out our latest fix:

Reset your PS4 controller

If nothing seems to be working, you will have to factory reset your PS4 controller. This will fix any bugs that might prevent your controller from working properly. If you haven’t done this before, it can be very confusing. Follow these steps to easily reset your controller:

1. Flip the PS4 controller upside down.
2. In the upper right corner, you will see a screw, as well as a tiny hole next to it.
3. This hole contains the reset button. Use a safety pin or SIM eject tool to press the button.
4. Hold the button for at least 5 seconds to reset the settings.

If you follow the steps above to tee, then your PS4 controller will stop flashing white light.

With that, we have come to the end of our troubleshooting guide on how to fix PS4 controller stuck in white light. More tips and tricks like this can be found in our video game guides section.